Pakistan

Islamabad, 9 February 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today released its bi-annual Monetary Policy Report (MPR), providing a comprehensive review of macroeconomic developments, outlook, and factors guiding the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decisions since August 2025. The report highlights an improving macroeconomic environment, supported by prudent monetary policy …

Karachi, 9 February 2026: Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, in partnership with HBL, Pakistan’s premier private sector bank, announced the winners of the 2026 edition of the She’s Next program, celebrating women entrepreneurs across the country. The award ceremony took place at the Pearl Continental Hotel, …

ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd. (Abhi MFB) has entered into a strategic partnership with 1LINK to roll out 1GO Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) services.

Lahore, 9 February 2026: The European Union (EU), through its Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has inaugurated the Shaista Ikramullah Human Rights Education Centre (SIHREC) in Lahore, aimed at promoting human rights education across Pakistan. The Centre is designed as an interdisciplinary hub …

Karachi, February 9, 2025: Meezan Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 89.0 billion, delivering a Return on Equity (ROE) of 34%. The Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees, approved the financial statements …

Karachi, February 9: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the country’s largest financial institutions, has entered into an agreement with Freedom Bank Kazakhstan to establish a PKR Vostro Account, marking a significant step in strengthening correspondent banking ties between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The signing ceremony took place …

Karachi: ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd. (Abhi MFB) has entered into a strategic partnership with 1LINK to introduce 1GO Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payment services, enabling merchants across Pakistan to accept instant digital payments through Raast QR technology. The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony attended by senior leadership from both …

ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a MoU with DigiKhata to enable structured financing solutions for businesses operating on DigiKhata’s platform.

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) welcomed Dr Najeeb Ahmed Memon, the newly appointed Director General of the Tax Policy Office (TPO).

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